Fiction Writing London

Write Together Social (Holborn)

**Write together with other writers. If you write more surrounded by others, I hope you'll join these new sessions.** Starting up regular Saturday sessions where we writers will gather to write in the same space. There will be plenty of time for you to push forward your own individual projects, but I can provide a writing prompt, short exercise or challenge to anyone who needs them. You can book a spot for a guest with your ticket if you want to bring a writing friend with you. They don't have to be a member of our group. Timing: From **12:30** grab a drink, a table and set up **12:35** individual writing time\* *\*if you'd like a prompt or writing exercise, please ask when you arrive.* **13:15** take a breath (stand up, stretch, look out window, tea, wine etc) **14:00** end of writing time **14:00** we'll gather at the same table to say hello, compare notes and how we got on with our projects in the session **15:00(ish)** end of session I'm hosting this in the main public area of the pub so you can come and go as you please. You can come to write for a short time or the whole thing. I've allowed two hours for the session but you can easily stay on longer if you wish. I will be there for 12pm when the pub opens to grab us the horseshoe of tables (pictured above) so most of us can be sitting in the same vicinity together. That said, it's a spacious pub so if you want to spread out and choose your own spot, feel free. Manners suggest that you'll buy a drink and perhaps a snack or two from the pub as a part of using their table. Please don't bring your own drinks from elsewhere (water bottles included) as the pub will never let us back in. See their menu on the website for more info. Location: The Square Pig, 30-32 Procter St, London WC1V 6NX. Closest tube is Holborn. Timing: Doors open 12pm for a 12:30pm start and we'll finish the main session by 3pm at the latest. Cost: £10 for hosting, venue arrangement, writing task prep etc. Please follow the steps to pay via PayPal when you RSVP. Refunds or credits will only be offered if the meetup is cancelled by admin. If you change your mind after booking, please change to RSVP to 'not going' as we often have people waiting. Download the Meetup app (check the app store) to manage your RSVPs on the go and be notified about new workshops. Questions or concerns? Please post a comment below and I'll respond. I'm looking forward to it already!

Write-in at the Mitre: work on your own material in convivial company

**We will be at The Mitre pub in central Greenwich.** This meetup is free and casual. We just sit around for a few hours and write together. Bring a laptop, or use a pen and paper or clay tablet and stylus if that's what works for you. The structure of the session is roughly: 2pm: chat 2:20–3:25: writing time 3:25: chat/coffee break 3:40–4:45 writing time 4:45: chat But our Saturdays are very casual, so feel free to drop in and out. **This is usually in the meeting room at the Mitre. If you arrive a bit later, you may need to ask the bar staff to show you through to the room.**

Write Together Social (Holborn)

**Write together with other writers. If you write more surrounded by others, I hope you'll join these new sessions.** Starting up regular Saturday sessions where we writers will gather to write in the same space. There will be plenty of time for you to push forward your own individual projects, but I can provide a writing prompt, short exercise or challenge to anyone who needs them. You can book a spot for a guest with your ticket if you want to bring a writing friend with you. They don't have to be a member of our group. Timing: From **12:30** grab a drink, a table and set up **12:35** individual writing time\* *\*if you'd like a prompt or writing exercise, please ask when you arrive.* **13:15** take a breath (stand up, stretch, look out window, tea, wine etc) **14:00** end of writing time **14:00** we'll gather at the same table to say hello, compare notes and how we got on with our projects in the session **15:00(ish)** end of session I'm hosting this in the main public area of the pub so you can come and go as you please. You can come to write for a short time or the whole thing. I've allowed two hours for the session but you can easily stay on longer if you wish. I will be there for 12pm when the pub opens to grab us the horseshoe of tables (pictured above) so most of us can be sitting in the same vicinity together. That said, it's a spacious pub so if you want to spread out and choose your own spot, feel free. Manners suggest that you'll buy a drink and perhaps a snack or two from the pub as a part of using their table. Please don't bring your own drinks from elsewhere (water bottles included) as the pub will never let us back in. See their menu on the website for more info. Location: The Square Pig, 30-32 Procter St, London WC1V 6NX. Closest tube is Holborn. Timing: Doors open 12pm for a 12:30pm start and we'll finish the main session by 3pm at the latest. Cost: £10 for hosting, venue arrangement, writing task prep etc. Please follow the steps to pay via PayPal when you RSVP. Refunds or credits will only be offered if the meetup is cancelled by admin. If you change your mind after booking, please change to RSVP to 'not going' as we often have people waiting. Download the Meetup app (check the app store) to manage your RSVPs on the go and be notified about new workshops. Questions or concerns? Please post a comment below and I'll respond. I'm looking forward to it already!

Evening critiquing session

The Writers Corner (in-person session)

Join our group for under-represented writers who want more time to write, feedback on their work, and tips on developing their craft. \*\* Please come to the Reading Room on the 2nd floor at The Wellcome Collection and look out for the Writer's Corner sign \*\* The Writers' Corner is a peer support community for under-represented writers, with bi-monthly meet-ups both online and in-person. Join us if you want more time and space to write, get feedback on your work or to develop your craft. We welcome all writers who tend to get overlooked by the publishing industry, or struggle to afford the costs of other writing courses and groups. We'll let you self define, but we particularly welcome writers of colour, those from the LGBTQ+ community, disabled writers, unpaid carers, low income writers and anyone who self-defines as a woman. While we have done our best to pick venues that are accessible to all, if you have any specific accesss requirements please send us a message so we can discuss how we can meet your needs. That includes anyone feeling anxious about attending a group for the first time (very happy for you to come a bit early, before everyone else, if that helps). The session will work as follows: 1\. Introductions 2\. Warm up exercise 3\. Writing time \(work on your own project or get a prompt\) 4\. Feedback 5\. Set writing goals for the next month

Write-in at the Mitre: work on your own material in convivial company

**We will be at The Mitre pub in central Greenwich.** This meetup is free and casual. We just sit around for a few hours and write together. Bring a laptop, or use a pen and paper or clay tablet and stylus if that's what works for you. The structure of the session is roughly: 2pm: chat 2:20–3:25: writing time 3:25: chat/coffee break 3:40–4:45 writing time 4:45: chat But our Saturdays are very casual, so feel free to drop in and out. **This is usually in the meeting room at the Mitre. If you arrive a bit later, you may need to ask the bar staff to show you through to the room.**

The Writers Corner (online)

Join our Zoom for under-represented writers who want more time to write, feedback on their work, and tips on developing their craft. Sign up via Evenbrite to get the Zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-writers-corner-online-tickets-1989203049870 The Writers’ Corner is a peer support community for under-represented writers, with bi-monthly meet-ups both online and in-person. Join us if you want more time and space to write, get feedback on your work or to develop your craft. We welcome all writers who tend to get overlooked by the publishing industry, or struggle to afford the costs of other writing courses and groups. We’ll let you self define, but we particularly welcome writers of colour, those from the LGBTQ+ community, disabled writers, unpaid carers, low income writers and anyone who self-defines as a woman. If you have any specific access requirements please send us a message so we can discuss how we can meet your needs. That includes anyone feeling anxious about attending a group for the first time (very happy for you to come a bit early, before everyone else, if that helps). The session will work as follows: 1\. Introductions 2\. Warm up exercise 3\. Writing time \(work on your own project or get a prompt\) 4\. Feedback 5\. Set writing goals for the next month

Writing Retreat - 9th to 13th July!

**For more information, please visit: https://www.writeandpint.com/events/to-be-continued-3-0-summer-writing-retreat-w-new-material-new-exercises** **...** **WE'VE ADDED AN EXTRA DAY SINCE LAST YEAR'S RETREAT BUT HAVEN'T INCREASED THE PRICE!** ***[IF YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT JOINING US, LET'S CONNECT FOR A 30-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL - ASK US ANYTHING YOU LIKE - AND TOGETHER WE'LL MAKE SURE YOU GET THE ABSOLUTE MOST OUT OF THE EXPERIENCE](https://calendly.com/definingchapter/30-minute-discovery-call)*** Hi everyone! Welcome to our (late) summer writing retreat! Join us for 4+ days in Glastonbury Somerset to **write the work of your life**. **9th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th July** (Check in 3pm on the Thursday - check out 11am on the Monday + closing ceremony) Stay in luxury glamping lodges. Join us for BBQs and pizza making in woodfire ovens. Listen to the cows in neighbouring fields as you watch a stream of water trickle through the glamping site under the bridge. Before I tell you what the focus of the retreat will be, take a look at last year's experience - we'd love you to be there with us this time! **WATCH OUR VIDEO HERE ↓↓↓** **LOOK AT PICS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS' RETREAT ↓↓↓**                               **Focus of the retreat:** * Write the work of your life * Get 2 x 1.5-hour Creativity Feedback Coaching Sessions * Receive feedback on up to 3,000 Words * Make new friends * Learn about tone, dialogue, perspective, & narrative development * Join us for 7 x writing workshops * Settle into several silent writing sessions and create in your own time * Take part in a themed collage workshop * Eat, drink, nap, play, and... * Take walks in the countryside * * Make definitive plans, plots, outlines, and life arrangements to ensure you complete the work when the retreat is over! **Who you need to be:** * A person with an idea for a book! (That's all!) **What we'll provide:** * A beautiful, comfortable glamping lodge for your to sleep, eat, talk, socialise, and hangout in * Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day (\*including BBQ and pizza in the woodfire ovens - vegan and non-vegan both available) * 7 x professional designed writing workshops to help you with form, arc, narrative, character, tone and style * Games in the games room at night * A cowbell wake-up call/call to action for each workshop, so you don't nap through the opportunity (easily done)! * 2 x 1.5-hour, one-to-one support and feedback sessions for your creative work (\*one of these will take place prior to the retreat + one will take place after it). * Feedback on up to 3,000 words of your creative writing **What you need to bring:** * Yourself * A pen and pad * A laptop (if you like) * Any extra snacks or drinks (alcoholic or otherwise) **Who will be hosting the retreat?** My name is Sean. I've been hosting writing workshops for 10+ years and have worked as an editor, copyeditor, and writer for Oxford University Press, ETH Zurich, The Conflict Research Society, Savoo, and other entities. I'm a trained creativity coach with a diploma from Animas Coaching Institute, and a qualified existential coach, with a CPD from renowned author and trainer, Monica Hanaway. I'm also fortunate enough to have studied novel writing with Curtis Brown Literary Agency and screenwriting with MetFilm Academy (both of which for 6-month diplomas). Writing is a longstanding passion of mine. I care deeply about other people and their work, and my sole intention is to make sure you realise your potential as a writer! Whether you're writing Sci Fi, literary fiction, fantasy, thriller, romance, postmodern, or any other genre, I'm here to help and can't wait to meet you there! **What level should I be writing at?** * Beginners 100% welcome * Experienced writers 100% welcome * Supportive, nourishing, caring people only!! **How will I get all the way to Glastonbury?** Once we have our bookings in, we'll start a car-sharing / train journey companions email thread to make sure everybody is well looked after and knows how to get there. If in doubt, please text me on the number below for more information about this! **More about the venue:** **What if I have questions?** You're very welcome to text me on 07534 981 636 if you think you might like to join us but you have some questions about accommodation, food, alone time vs. being social, travel to the retreat centre, etc. -- or anything else!

Revealing Writing

**A space for exploring creative writing as practice and journaling for self reflection. There will the support of the group, suggested exercises, methods and forms. Space to share your words, space to choose not to. Share your struggles and surprises with your creativity. A space in your week to connect, drop deeper and breathe some life into some familiar and strange ideas.** **Writing can be a practice of journaling to get your thoughts and feelings onto the page and have some distance and perspective. There can be a sense of finding out something new through writing that brings up unexpected thoughts, stories and emotions. This can be a therapy of taking more care of yourself, mind and heart.** **Writing slows our words down, and gives us time to taste, observe and pay attention to the flow and receiving of words and language. Did I really say that? And who said that? Can be revealing questions and open new ways of being yourself with others. We can also be with our choices to share, not to share, exploring privacy and secrets in our communications. Our words often reveal what we are not able or willing to say and so we may ask ourselves, how is this true? And stay interested in the gaps, pauses and shadows of our descriptions.** I will be writing a case study on this group, I will anonymise everyone and anything that could identify the members of the group.

Camden Writing Group - 2h in-person

Soho Scribblers - 2.5h writing in person

Flash Fiction - Once Upon a Pub!

YOU CAN ALSO BOOK DIRECTLY VIA OUR WEBSITE HERE: https://www.writeandpint.com/events/flash-fiction-once-upon-a-pub-a-free-book . Hi there! For this session, we'll be using a single tarot card draw to spark fast, instinctive fiction — no deliberating, no second-guessing, just you and the story that lands. The session will be hosted by published fiction writer, editor, and general story lover, Annie Percik. If you're already writing something, great! And if you're approaching the page for the very first time — that's great, too! **Whoever you are, we'd love you to come and join us.** When you arrive, please feel free to buy yourself a drink at the bar, then come and join us in the upstairs function room and say hello to some new, friendly faces before we begin. \*\*\*No experience of creative writing is necessary. \*\*\*No pressure to read your work in front of the group. **For this session, we'll be working in the spirit of flash fiction** — tight time limits, very short pieces, and a single card draw to get you going. You'll write to a prompt, trust your first instinct, and see what emerges when you don't give yourself time to overthink it. Fast, focused, and surprisingly revealing. You're welcome to use the session to develop something you're already working on, but if you're just starting out, the constraints of flash are actually a brilliant place to begin. We've been hosting writing workshops, social events, retreats, and courses for 10+ years now and we strive to make our events inclusive, friendly, informative, and highly creative. If you have **any questions whatsoever, you're very welcome to text 07891948039** and we'll answer as soon as possible! Otherwise, please RSVP, book the date in your diary, and join us for this exciting event. Cheers! Write & a Pint